Cheddar was selected among the eight most welcoming UK spots in Booking.com’s 2025 Traveller Awards.

Chester in the county of Cheshire topped the UK list and was also featured on the world’s most welcoming travel spots for 2025.

In a statement, Booking.com wrote: “Based on over 360 million verified customer reviews, the awards honour travel partners who consistently deliver outstanding hospitality and service.

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“This year, 1.71 million partners are being recognised, including 1,711,539 accommodations, 1,329 rental car companies and 124 taxi providers.”

The full 2025 Traveller Awards can be found on the Booking.com website here.

The UK’s most welcoming spots to travel to in 2025

According to the 2025 Booking.com Traveller Awards the UK’s most welcoming travel spots were:

• Chester, Cheshire 
• Newry, County Down
• Enniskillen, Country Fermanagh
• Portstewart, Country Londonderry 
• Woolacombe, Devon
• Haworth, West Yorkshire
• Newcastle, County Down
• Cheddar, Somerset

Why Cheddar is among the UK’s most welcoming spots

Discussing why Cheddar was selected James Waters, Chief Business Officer at Booking.com mentioned its picturesque scenery and hospitality among other factors.

He said: “It’s no surprise that Cheddar has been selected as one of the UK’s most welcoming cities in the Booking.com Traveller Awards 2025, with visitors not only praising its hospitality and charm, but also its stunning natural landscapes, including the famous Cheddar Gorge and caves, as well as its quaint village atmosphere.

“The town offers a variety of local shops, eateries, and scenic walks, all contributing to its welcoming reputation.

“Explore one of UK’s most welcoming destinations via Booking.com, with 10 of the best hotels in Cheddar available to book now.”

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Cheddar is well-known for its limestone gorge and caves which make it a highly popular spot in Somerset.

Other spots visitors can head to include the Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company, the Cheddar reservoir and the village itself.

Here people can enjoy a variety of restaurants and cafés, ancient architecture and gift shops.